Author: April Kingsman

support buying: same as intervention buying. Understanding and managing support buying ensures financial stability and market access for farmers, supporting farm profitability.

extraction: The action of producing a substance out of another. The extraction of sugar from cane. Understanding extraction processes helps farmers produce value-added products and increase income.

Specialty Crop Block Grant Program (SCBGP):

The principles and practices used to provide balanced and nutritious diets to fish in aquaculture systems, ensuring optimal growth and health. For example, formulating fish feed to meet the nutritional needs of different species and improve production efficiency.

The practice of using farming methods that are environmentally friendly, economically viable, and socially responsible. Sustainable farming includes practices such as crop rotation, organic farming, and conservation tillage. For example, adopting sustainable farming practices to reduce environmental impact and ensure long-term farm profitability.

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The coordination and management of the flow of food products from production to consumption, including logistics, inventory, and quality control. For example, managing the food product supply chain to ensure timely delivery and maintain product quality.

The guidelines and practices that prevent and address discrimination in the workplace, ensuring fair and equitable treatment for all employees. For example, implementing food product anti-discrimination policies to promote a respectful and inclusive workplace.

Rural Utilities Service (RUS):

LEAF: LEAF is an independent organization that promotes better understanding of farming by the public and helps farmers improve the environment by combining the best traditional farming methods with modern technology. Full form Linking Environment and Farming. Partnering with LEAF can enhance sustainable farming practices and public engagement.